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The evolution of personal character through awareness and effort.
Joint activities or collaborations that foster positive relationships and increase mutual liking.
A metaphor illustrating different levels of knowledge and belief, from illusion to understanding of the Forms.
A sense of being chosen or called by a higher power to pursue a moral or spiritual mission.
The overall well-being of a person's emotional state.
The attitude of understanding and respecting diverse religious experiences without reductionism.
A sudden insight or realization that often marks a pivotal moment in the conversion process.
Prioritizing the direct, first-hand experience of individuals over doctrinal or institutional interpretations.
A psychological and religious attitude characterized by optimism, positivity, and an emphasis on joy and harmony in spiritual life.
The attitude of modesty and skepticism regarding one's abilities and the attribution of success or failure.
Differences in religious experiences and temperaments among individuals, such as 'healthy-minded' and 'sick soul' types.
The quality of mystical experiences that makes them difficult to describe adequately in words.
The shaping of individual attitudes and behaviors through exposure to specific philosophical ideas.
Personal, subjective experiences of divine presence or moral insight that influence outward behavior.
A sudden brilliant or timely idea, insight, or motivation that sparks creativity.
The metaphor of viewing personal struggles as battles that require tactical mental and emotional strategies.
The recognition that scientific methods and theories have boundaries and cannot address all aspects of reality.
Practices and habits that cultivate moral integrity and spiritual growth.
A fundamental change in one's moral values, spiritual outlook, or life purpose following a transformative experience.
A sincere and intense commitment to moral principles and values.
Altered states of consciousness involving visions or revelations that provide spiritual insight or relief.
A religious experience characterized by a sense of union with the divine or the Absolute, often involving ineffability, noetic insight, transiency, and passivity.
Variations or irregularities in brain function that can influence the occurrence of religious visions, voices, or feelings.
The study of how neurological processes and states contribute to religious feelings, visions, and mystical phenomena.
A spiritual movement promoting positive mental attitudes and optimistic views of health and spirituality.
The aspect of mystical experiences that provides insight or knowledge perceived as profound and authoritative.
The feeling of being acted upon or influenced by an external or divine force during mystical experiences.
Feelings of guilt and contrition that motivate spiritual cleansing and renewal.
Enduring characteristics that influence an individual's behavior, emotions, and thoughts.
The process of distinguishing religious experiences from aesthetic, emotional, or philosophical states based on their unique features.
Contradictions or puzzles in philosophy that question fundamental concepts about reality, knowledge, and existence.
The practical approach to leadership where outcomes and stability take precedence over moral or ethical considerations.
A shared belief that the team is safe for interpersonal risk-taking, encouraging open communication and innovation.
An approach emphasizing reason and logical deduction as the primary means of understanding reality.
A system of beliefs and practices concerning the divine, sacred, or spiritual aspects of existence.
A profound psychological and spiritual transformation often involving a shift in beliefs or identity.
A moral and spiritual ideal characterized by virtues such as humility, love, moral effort, and devotion.
The act of relinquishing ego and personal will in favor of divine or moral calling.
The process of integrating conflicting aspects of the self into a harmonious whole through spiritual or psychological means.
The perception of stimuli through senses such as sight, sound, and sensation, especially in vivid or immersive contexts.
A psychological and spiritual state characterized by guilt, remorse, and spiritual distress.
A questioning attitude towards empirical evidence and inductive conclusions, especially in complex systems.
The advancement of societal values and ethics through the influence of morally exemplary individuals.
The process of developing a deeper spiritual life through biblical principles and practices.
The personal assessment of an item's value, which can be biased by psychological factors like ownership.
The recognition that religious experiences are inherently personal and meaningful, regardless of their neurological origins.
A tendency to be more receptive to influence and suggestion, especially in emotional or moral contexts.
Personal accounts and the confidence individuals have in their religious experiences as evidence of their validity.
Acceptance and open-mindedness toward differing beliefs, practices, and expressions.
The process of becoming different or the state of being altered, often after a significant event or experience.
The profound impact that religious experiences have on an individual's beliefs, behaviors, and worldview.
The short-lived nature of mystical experiences, which are typically temporary and fleeting.
The idea that mystical experiences are common across different cultures and religions despite variations in content.
A non-material dimension of existence that is perceived or experienced through spiritual or mystical means.
